Turquoise Squash Blossom
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Navajo Native American Objects
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Native American Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century American Link Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Native American Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century American Native American Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century American Native American Drop Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Tourmaline, Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Citrine, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Citrine, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise
2010s American Contemporary More Necklaces
Citrine, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Modernist Drop Necklaces
Vintage 1960s American Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1960s American Native American Link Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Native American Link Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s American Native American Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Native American Pendant Necklaces
2010s American Native American Pendant Necklaces
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Native American Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Native American Cuff Bracelets
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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Turquoise Squash Blossom For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Turquoise Squash Blossom?
The Legacy of Turquoise in Jewelry Design
The thought of vintage and antique turquoise jewelry often conjures up images of striking Navajo bracelets and necklaces worn with a denim shirt and cowboy boots. This all-American look has been celebrated by fashion designers like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger on their runways and in ad campaigns. In the October 2016 issue of Vogue magazine, Tom Ford said he only wears turquoise jewelry at his Santa Fe ranch. So what is it about this gorgeous blue-green stone that makes us wish that we were born in December?
It’s not surprising that turquoise is abundant in New Mexico and Arizona because, according to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), it needs to be in “dry and barren regions where acidic, copper-rich groundwater seeps downward and reacts with minerals that contain phosphorus and aluminum.
Turquoise is not found in a single crystal but is a combination of microcrystals. Its appearance, waxy and opaque, is attributed to its structure and composition. “It’s an aggregate of microscopic crystals that form a solid mass. If the crystals are packed closely together, the material is less porous, so it has a finer texture. Fine-textured turquoise has an attractive, waxy luster when it’s polished. Turquoise with a less-dense crystal structure has higher porosity and coarser texture, resulting in a dull luster when it’s polished,” notes the GIA. Since no one wants to set a dull piece of turquoise, porous turquoise is often treated to make the stone more attractive.
In the United States, there have been discoveries of turquoise from 200 B.C. It is not just loose turquoise stones that have been found, but entire suites of jewelry from prehistoric times. In the late 19th-century, the Navajo Indians, who learned silversmithing from the Spanish, started to make beads out of turquoise and eventually combined it with silver around the 1880s. Initially this jewelry was for ceremonial purposes, but it became fashionable once the tourism in the Southwest picked up in the beginning of the 20th century.
Find antique and vintage turquoise rings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A squash blossom Indian necklace is a necklace made of silver and turquoise beads that look like they bloom. These necklaces are believed to have been originally handcrafted by members of the Navajo tribe. The name in their native language means “the bead which spreads out.” Shop for squash blossom Indian necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a squash blossom necklace is real, check for a small amount of turquoise, the authentic squash blossoms don’t have much turquoise. Look for simple styles, wear and aging signs. Shop a large collection of squash blossom necklaces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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